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MARCH 23, 2009

Get ready for 'Rock of Ages - The Musical'

Have you heard of Rock of Ages -- The Musical? Stuck in the '80s fan Brian Munroe sends out this interesting news from New York:

Steve and Sean, I listened to the worst of ’82 podcast today. Aside from the hot dog issues, it was another excellent episode. I’m a stagehand on Broadway and I want to let you and the 80’s Nation know about the new show I’m working on.

I’m writing to you from backstage at Rock of Ages, an '80s love story told through the music of REO Speedwagon, Styx, Poison, Journey, Asia, Whitesnake and many more. Right now the Saturday night crowd is waving lighters and singing along with the cast to Every Rose Has Its Thorn. There’s a kick-ass band, including players from Night Ranger, a really fun story and booze served seat-side. For the American Idol fan in Sean, the male lead is Idol finalist Constantine Maroulis. (Click hereto check out videos from the show on YouTube.)

Check it out at rockofagesmusical.com

Keep up the great work on the podcast and keep on rocking! Forever stuck in the '80s
-- Brian Munroe

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Posted by Steve Spears at 8:59:13 am on March 23, 2009 in

Like totally awesome!

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